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Next week's speaker will be Linden Smith.
 
Linden is a volunteer who attends police interviews with a young person at a police station, when a parent or guardian is not available. The role provides an important opportunity to support young people at a critical time and to help divert those at risk of future offending. The Youth Referral and Independent Persons Program (YRIPP) rosters trained IPs to most police stations throughout Victoria 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
 
BRIAN TAKES OVER AS PRESIDENT
 

Pictured above is the club's new President, Brian Ahmed, with his lovely wife Nuge.

Brian was inducted at a special club dinner held at his Wyndham Cache restaurant on Tuesday 11th June. He took over the reins from outgoing President Graham Roper.

In his inaugural speech, Brian congratulated Graham for the great work that the club had achieved under his guidance. He said that his year will consist of plenty of fun and fellowship and also carry on the good work from the previous year. Brian also plans to introduce a few new ideas.

The new Rotary theme for 2019-20 is Rotary Connects The World. Brian has been an early adopter of this theme. In 2018, he was instrumental in bringing Chris Ochaya to Australia from Uganda as part of the Royce and Jean Abbey Foundation Scholarship. Chris spent 3 months in Australia to learn about various agricultural programs. After he returned to Uganda, the club has continued to donate funds to allow Chris to establish a sustainable community farm for his local community. This has already had some outstanding success. It's fair to say that Brian is already leading the way to ensure that Rotary connects with the world.

A large gathering of people, including District 9800 representatives, club members and Brian's family and friends, attended the dinner. There were a number of formalities during the evening mixed with some fine musical entertainment from the club's own Rock 'n Roll band, The Barking Dogs. Everyone regarded it as an enjoyable experience.

Click here to view some photos of the evening.

 

MEMBERS AWARDED PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
 
 

Congratulations to three members of the club who were awarded Paul Harris Fellows at the club changeover. 

President Graham Roper presented two of the awards to the following past Presidents:

  1. Ross Conley for his tremendous efforts in resurrecting the annual Golf Day to the point where it is now a major fund-raiser for the club. In the past two years, $60,000 has been raised. A considerable portion of this has been donated to the Werribee Mercy Hospital for their critical care unit and to Manor Court Aged Care for the purchase of furniture in their renovated dementia unit. Other local community groups have also received funding.

  2. Rob Fava who was instrumental in coordinating with other Rotary clubs to raise funds for a new bore water system in Gulu, Uganda. He also provided invaluable assistance in remotely managing the project. Upon successful completion, the system has enabled the local community and school to have clean drinking water. 

District Governor Bronwyn Stephens presented a Paul Harris Fellow, on behalf of District 9800, to Ian Hovey. This was in appreciation of the considerable work that he had undertaken over many years to provide high quality audio visual material at various District conferences.

All three recipients expressed their gratitude for being recognised in this way.

 

UGANDAN CHICKEN SHED NEARING COMPLETION
 

Chris Ochaya has sent some photos of the chicken shed in development

Click here to see some more images.

 

FASHIONS ON THE LAKE FUND RAISER
 

Champagne Thursday Foundation is teaming up again with Rotary Laverton Point Cook for its annual Fashions on the Lake event at Sanctuary Lakes Function Centre & Lakeview Restaurant, 70 Greg Norman Drive, Point Cook on Saturday 31st August starting at 7pm. Proceeds from the function will go to Fight Cancer Foundation.

The fashions on the runway this year will be provided by Kerrie from Gracie’s and award winning milliner Michelle Robinson.

Early bird tickets are $65 each. Entry includes a delicious 2-course dinner plus champagne at the table.

Click here to book online.

Last years event sold out quickly, so grab your friends and grab a table. There will be loads of prizes, raffles and a few special giveaways throughout the night.

Hope to see you there!

 

IN BRIEF........
  • Footy Tipping - Round 12.  Jimmy Randall tipped the Cats by 33 points and wins the $10. Another tough week for tipping, with A Team getting 6, and Kathryn Williams & Christine Conley getting 5. Graham Roper is still out in front with 71 points followed by Mary Maguire (70), Ian Hovey (68), and Kathryn Williams & Ann Smith (67). 

  • The next Bunnings BBQ will be on Thursday 20th June. Geoff Smith has a full roster..

  • Upcoming Meetings in June:

    • Tuesday 18th June - Guest Speaker - Linden Smith - talking about the Youth Referral and Independent Persons Program.

    • Tuesday 25th June - Club Vision brainstorming session.

  • District Governor Changeover.  30th June 2019 for 12 start. Lakeside Receptions in Taylors Lakes. $70pp for 2 course meal & drinks.

 

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NEXT  MEETING

18th June 2019

6:30 for 6:45pm

 

Italian Sports Club

601 Heaths Rd

Werribee

 

Chairman

Geoff Smith

 

Greeters

Phil Purdy

Tino Ballan

 

Corporal

Kathryn Williams

  
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If you are not able to attend the next meeting or are bringing a guest, please contact the following person by midday Tuesday
Ross Smith
0418 692329
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     UPCOMING MEETINGS
Jun 18, 2019
Youth Referral and Independent Persons Program
Jun 25, 2019
Jul 16, 2019
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          ANNIVERSARIES           

Member Birthdays
John Micallef
June 27
 
Spouse Birthdays
Elizabeth Ross
June 18
 
Anniversaries
Brian Ahmed
Nuge Ahmed
June 6
 
Ross Smith
Ann Smith
June 26
 
Join Date
Ian Hovey
June 1, 1987
32 years
 
Lou Dowling
June 1, 1988
31 years
 
Ross Smith
June 1, 1996
23 years
 
Brian Ahmed
June 20, 2006
13 years
 
John Micallef
June 20, 2006
13 years
 
Ross Conley
June 28, 2011
8 years
 
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        ROTARY LINKS
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Neighbouring Clubs
Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing
Rotary Club of Laverton Point Cook
Rotary Club of Wyndham
  
  

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